How to remove polvfbks.info website notifications (advertisements)

What kind of page is polvfbks[.]info?

Our researchers found the polvfbks[.]info rogue page while browsing dubious websites. After inspecting this webpage, we determined that it endorses browser notification spam and redirects users to different (likely unreliable/hazardous) sites. Most visitors access polvfbks[.]info and analogous pages via redirects caused by websites that utilize rogue advertising networks.

Polvfbks[.]info overview

The behavior of rogue websites (i.e., what they host and/or promote) might be influenced by factors like visitor IP address/ geolocation. When we accessed the polvfbks[.]info page, it presented us with an imitation of a video player and instructions to "Press 'Allow' to watch the video".

Users who are lured into pressing this button – inadvertently enable the webpage to deliver browser notifications. These advertisements can promote online scams (technical support, phishing, etc.), untrustworthy/harmful software (adware, PUAs, browser hijackers, etc.), and malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

To summarize, via websites like polvfbks[.]info – users may experience system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by polvfbks.info
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Detection Names	Google Safebrowsing (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	104.21.76.48
Observed Domains	og58.polvfbks[.]info; hlpm.polvfbks[.]info; xdk1.polvfbks[.]info; xhw0.polvfbks[.]info
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, false claims within visited websites, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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Browser notification spam in general

We have written about numerous rogue pages; bestageandinone[.]org, acceleratednetworkpc[.]com, and uptotheminute[.]site are just a few of our latest articles.

These webpages aim to deceive visitors into permitting browser notifications, which typically endorse deceptive and malicious material. Note that any genuine content encountered via these ads is most likely promoted by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs to acquire illegitimate commissions.

How did polvfbks[.]info gain permission to deliver spam notifications?

Websites cannot display browser notifications (adverts) without user consent. Therefore, you have likely visited polvfbks[.]info at some point and permitted the advertisement delivery by clicking "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option.

It is worth mentioning that rogue webpages often use clickbait, fake CAPTCHA verification tests, explicit adult-oriented material, and other deceptive content to trick visitors into enabling notifications.

How to prevent deceptive sites from delivering spam notifications?

To avoid receiving unwanted or deceptive browser notifications – do not permit suspicious pages to deliver them (i.e., do not click "Allow", "Allow Notifications", etc.). We advise denying notification delivery from such sites (i.e., pressing "Block", "Block Notifications", etc.) or ignoring these requests altogether.

Should your browser continuously force-open questionable websites without prompt, it could be due to adware installed on it or the system. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of a notification (advertisement) displayed by the polvfbks[.]info website:

Appearance of the polvfbks[.]info website (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Ads by polvfbks.info?
• STEP 1. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome
• STEP 2. Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android)
• STEP 3. Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox
• STEP 4. Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge
• STEP 5. Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS)

Disable unwanted browser notifications:

Video showing how to disable web browser notifications:

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome:

Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". In the opened window select "Privacy and security", then click on "Site Settings" and choose "Notifications".

In the "Allowed to send notifications" list search for websites that you want to stop receiving notifications from. Click on the three dots icon near the website URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Google Chrome (Android):

Tap the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and select "Settings". Scroll down, tap on "Site settings" and then "Notifications".

In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and tap on them one-by-one. Once the pop-up shows up, select either "Block" or "Remove" (if you tap "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen. Select "Settings" and click on "Privacy & Security" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click the "Settings" button next to "Notifications".

In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and block them using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove Website" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove Website" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Microsoft Edge:

Click the menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the Edge window and select "Settings". Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen and select "Notifications".

Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL under "Allow" section and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again).

Remove spam notifications from Safari (macOS):

Click "Safari" button on the left upper corner of the screen and select "Preferences...". Select the "Websites" tab and then select "Notifications" section on the left pane.

Check for suspicious URLs and apply the "Deny" option using the drop-down menu or either remove them by clicking "Remove" at the bottom of the window (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

How to avoid browser notification spam?

Internet users should be very skeptical when being asked to allow notifications. While this is a useful feature that allows you to receive timely news from websites you like, deceptive marketers frequently abuse it.

Only allow notifications from websites that you fully trust. For added security - use an anti-malware application with a real-time web browsing monitor to block shady websites that tries to trick you into allowing spam notifications. We recommend using Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why am I seeing ads (browser notifications) delivered by polvfbks[.]info in the right lower corner of my desktop?

You've likely accessed polvfbks[.]info and clicked "Allow", "Allow Notifications", or a similar option on this page. Remember that no website can deliver notifications/advertisements without user permission.

I have clicked on notification ads, is my computer infected?

While merely clicking on a browser notification is harmless, that does not apply to the content these advertisements endorse. Spam notifications commonly promote websites/software that can cause severe issues (including system infections).

Is polvfbks[.]info a virus?

Sites like polvfbks[.]info are not considered to be viruses, even though they can promote virulent content. Rogue webpages often push online scams, unreliable/dangerous software, and even malware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove polvfbks[.]info ads automatically or manual steps are still required?

Combo Cleaner can scan computers and remove the permissions given to the polvfbks[.]info website. It can also block further access to this and other rogue/malicious pages. Therefore, no additional actions will be necessary.

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